73° Oakland Gardens, NY
The Student News Site of Benjamin N. Cardozo High School

The Verdict

The Verdict
The Student News Site of Benjamin N. Cardozo High School

The Verdict
Mariana Prieto

Mariana Prieto, Senior Editor

Mariana Prieto is a senior at Cardozo and senior editor for The Verdict. She enjoys reporting on world news and reading in her free time. She is also part of the Gateway program and likes giving back to her community through volunteer work.

All content by Mariana Prieto
The school-issued pouches include both Velcro and a lock.

Life at Cardozo Under the New Cell Phone Ban

Yusuf Rahimi, Greg Injoyan, Mariana Prieto, and Zoey Huie
September 16, 2025
The 2025 Cardozo art show brought the creation of art students to life for three days in the teacher's cafeteria.

Cardozo’s Annual Art Show Displays Student Talent

Yashika Bhatia and Mariana Prieto
May 29, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul announced in early May that New York will become the largest school system to ban cell phones in classrooms. Photo by Yan Krukau via Pexels.

New York Passes Cell Phone Ban: What to Expect

Isis Irizarry and Mariana Prieto
May 20, 2025
Federal funding to ivy league universities means that some students may not want to apply nor attend if their programs are defunded. Photo by Tim Alex via Unsplash.

Funding Wars: How Defunding Ivy League Schools Impact Future Students

Mariana Prieto
May 5, 2025
Yeyeong Chang has spent the last four years at Cardozo immersed in different programs, clubs, and organizations, making her time truly special.

Finding Her Way: an Interview with Yeyeong Chang

Mariana Prieto
April 9, 2025
The new cast took the stage in March 2025. Photo Credit: @emiliomadrid Instagram

From Disney Channel to Theater: Milo Manehim is Just a Theater Kid at Heart

Mariana Prieto
April 4, 2025
Bryce Canyon, United States

National Parks are Changing Under the New Administration

Mariana Prieto
March 14, 2025
Cardozo High School's Science Olympiad Team poses, celebrating their road to States.

The Road to States: Cardozo’s Science Olympiad Qualifies for First Time in 13 Years

Mariana Prieto
February 14, 2025
Leadership hosts annual blood drive in the large gym at Cardozo High School.

Leadership Helps Save Lives Through Annual Blood Drive

Mariana Prieto
January 30, 2025
Cardozo Cancels Annual Holiday Door Decorating Contest Due to FDNY Violation

Cardozo Cancels Annual Holiday Door Decorating Contest Due to FDNY Violation

Mariana Prieto
December 20, 2024
From Beginner to Co-Captain: Nafio Khan's Rise on the Boys Varsity Table Tennis Team

From Beginner to Co-Captain: Nafio Khan’s Rise on the Boys Varsity Table Tennis Team

Yashika Bhatia and Mariana Prieto
November 27, 2024
Cardozo's Moot Court Advances to the City Quarterfinals

Cardozo’s Moot Court Advances to the City Quarterfinals

Mariana Prieto
November 26, 2024
Dancing Her Way to Broadway: the Story of Charlie D’amelio

Dancing Her Way to Broadway: the Story of Charlie D’amelio

Mariana Prieto
November 25, 2024
Celebrating Indigenous Resilience: the Vital Role of Native American Heritage Month

Celebrating Indigenous Resilience: the Vital Role of Native American Heritage Month

Mariana Prieto
November 4, 2024
Inside Cardozo's Thrilling Annual Youth Halloween Carnival

Inside Cardozo’s Thrilling Annual Youth Halloween Carnival

Jenny To and Mariana Prieto
October 29, 2024
Keys, Kinship, and Kindness: an interview with Ashley Maing, Key Club’s LTG of Division 8

Keys, Kinship, and Kindness: an interview with Ashley Maing, Key Club’s LTG of Division 8

Mariana Prieto
October 18, 2024
Mastering the Game: How Mr. Ciorciari Turned Passion and Dedication into Victory at Cardozo

Mastering the Game: How Mr. Ciorciari Turned Passion and Dedication into Victory at Cardozo

Mariana Prieto
September 26, 2024
Load More Stories
Donate to The Verdict